New Zealand defeats West Indies by 323 runs in final Test

Jacob Duffy took five wickets in the second innings as New Zealand clinched a convincing 323-run victory over the West Indies in the final Test match. With this win, New Zealand secured the three-match series 2-0. The first Test ended in a draw, while New Zealand won the second match by nine wickets.
Duffy’s exceptional performance in the second innings earned him a career-best match figure of 9 for 128. Ajaz Patel also shined with his best home innings and match figures of 3-23 and 6-136, respectively. The West Indies were bowled out for 138 while chasing a target of 462 runs.
The West Indies started the final day at 43 without loss, but soon lost momentum. Duffy dismissed Brandon King for 67, triggering a collapse. Patel then took the crucial wicket of John Campbell. The West Indies lost wickets in quick succession, with the score going from 87 for no loss to 99 for 5 at Lunch.
Despite a brief partnership between Shai Hope and Roston Chase, the West Indies struggled. Duffy claimed his fourth victim by dismissing Chase, while Patel got rid of Hope. New Zealand’s bowlers continued to dominate, with Glenn Phillips and Rachin Ravindra taking key wickets.
In the end, New Zealand wrapped up the match in the final session, with Duffy removing Jayden Seales. The final score was New Zealand 578/8d & 306/2d, beating West Indies 420 & 138 by 323 runs.